MechaPwn: Endgame for PS2? - Region Unlocking the PS2 & More!
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- The developments we've seen with the PS2 keep on coming, with the release of MechaPwn being one of the biggest releases we've ever seen. MechaPwn is compatible with later retail models of the PS2 (SCPH-5000X and higher) and allows us to easily change the region of the console, with one example being able to switch a NTSC-U console over to an NTSC-J console to play Japanese games. However... What if we could completely unlock the region restrictions? That's now possible with MechaPwn's Retail-DEX option, which can convert your retail console to a debug console! This is HUGE as debug consoles are region free, so once converted the PS2 can play PS1 and PS2 imports from any region. No extra applications, swap tricks, or disc patching required for original discs!
Although this video does show the process, do keep in mind utilizing MechaPwn might not be needed or even recommended for all users. It is incredibly important to research the program, thoroughly understand the README on the GitHub page, and decide whether this is right for you. There's many stipulations to keep in mind when using MechaPwn and improper usage could cause damage to your PS2, or even lock you out of certain homebrew entry points!
#PS2 #MechaPwn #PS2Modding
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Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Compatible Consoles
4:29 - Entrypoint Requirements
6:24 - Region Unlocking Limitations
7:38 - Modchips & MechaPwn
8:23 - MechaPwn Setup
10:42 - MechaPwn Install
16:41 - Playing PS2 Imports
19:35 - Playing PS1 Imports
20:51 - Playing PS1 Backups
22:53 - Playing PS2 Backups
28:48 - Reverting Back to Stock
31:03 - Outro
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The moment when you realize that PS2 scene is much more active than PS4 scene 😂
Far easier to hack a PS2 and no need to worry about Sony cracking down on it these days.
Also the PS2 modding scene has had twice the amount of time to work on it since the systems launch
I see a bunch of m0r0ns babbling about sh1t they have no clue of...
This is normal with the PS2 logo.
For DVD-based PS2 games, the logo on the disc is the region lock and the logo with the encryption in the BIOS does not match that on the disc, the disc will not boot.
But since a Debug PS2 ignores this query, the logo is so incorrectly displayed, at least for PAL games on an NTSC device.
Good explanation, thanks!
It seems you all only understood PART of how it actually works...
I love all the love the ps2 has been getting in the past year.
PS2 and Vita scenes are getting some amazing stuff released lately. Love it.
Every time a mr Mario vid comes u know ur console is in danger
it's in danger of changing yes, but in the end it's always gonna be for the better
This is absolutely massive! I remember reading forum posts that swore that this could never be done, and years later, here we are! Massive props to the creator of this software!!!
Never say never!
the retro gaming community is UNSTOPPABLE.... and OMG I LOVE THAT!
Please don't call PS2 retro. Makes me feel old man lol
@@will11690 It was retro after all of that console, consider is not 10th years old anymore. But to be fair i still love PS2, and i even like PS Vita which wasn't retro handheld even that handheld was 10th years. And i'll say, the retro gaming community is 4 life.
PSA for anyone with a PAL console: you will get the best results if you change your console's region to be a US debug system. I have an SCPH-90004 and applied MechaPwn to make it into a DTL-H90004, but that didn't allow me to run any NTSC-U/C or NTSC-J games. It would detect the CD or DVD, but any attempt to run a game would boot me right back to the browser screen. Launching PS2 games with uLaunchELF did work but that kinda defeats the point of using MechaPwn in the first place.
I then reapplied MechaPwn and changed my console to be a DTL-H90001 instead. Now it starts up in NTSC mode and it works just as demonstrated in this video. American, Japanese and European PS2 games all work perfectly, as do Japanese and American PS1 games. The only downside is that PAL PS1 games will be forced into NTSC which causes some issues, so you kind of lose that option. I suppose it can be worked around with by using PS1VModeNeg and/or patching the games, but personally I already have other consoles that allow me to run PAL PS1 games so it's no big loss.
Thanks for the tip here, it really helped me out with my PAL console ! I feel like I need to give another tip for people who want to keep playing PAL PS1 games using this method. You need the GSM 0.23x version (since GSM 0.38 removed some options for PS1 games) and select " PAL NI to PAL Field" option. You will be able to play your PAL PS1 games on 50Hz and 288p resolution !
What problems do ps1 games have when they are forced into ntsc.
@@krazyattitude thanks , do i have to launch PAL games through freemcboot to display them correctly ?
@@kamamat530 Yeah once you applied Mechapwn on your PS2 system, just launch Freemcboot with GSM 0.23x version and select "PAL NI to PAL Field" option.
@@krazyattitude I did find the PAL NI to PAL field option but I’m not sure how to save those settings ? Or do I just restart ps2 after I set pal ni to pal field? , I pressed l2+r2 and it saved atleast something but my pal ps1 games still display incorrectly. I guess I did it wrong way but have not tried again . And thanks for answering !
PS2 = immense gaming
Any news on if this works on the PS2TV model?
Though as Free McBoot doesnt work already, i'm gussing no.
Only the models covered in the GitHub page are compatible.
@@MrMario2011 ah, excellent. thanks for letting me know!
Excuse Me MrMario have you thought of doing a follow up on this video?
because the NEWER versions have changed the process quite a bit
now you dont NEED the version of your console written down.
Now it can be set to Rgion (Multi 7) meaning it will patch it safely and detect the console number automatically.
The Browser will still say its your original model number but it still works flawlessly
the creators of the exploit did this to minimize accidents in the patching process.
its very important to know because people are getting confused why THEIR patch screen is different than pictured
Me personally I can't get past the MechaPwn setup, the USB is formatted but when I'm on the ELF file it does not show up in mass:/
@@maratnahimana thats odd :( im so sorry to hear
Mr mario can help though
@@AxlVBelmont64 Oh I simply used another USB and now its working haha, I feel much better now thanks !
Your videos are amazing. Recently got some imports and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much
Woo!
Hi MrMario - great video by the way. Your delivery, pacing and explanations are really on point! What I wanted to ask was the following: This seems like a "one-time" mod... Is that right? For instance, if I use Free McBoot and MechaPwn to change my region settings to "debugged," this will allow me to play any-region PS2 and PS1 games, as well as PS1 backup discs (burned ISOs to CDs), correct? And once I've changed the settings using this method, I never have to fiddle with modding again (if this is all I want to do), yes? Follow-up: Will this make the DVD player on the PS2 region-free as well?
This may be better for slims as opposed to slow USB speeds on OPL.
wow, that's so cool! there is a lot of steps to going through, but it is very nice that there is a community that still wants to mod PS2!
It really is!
Just did it with my US SCPH-5001N and it worked like a charm. Tested my newly region-free console with PAL and JPN imports of FF7DoC and both games were playing without issues. Thank you for the tutorial and Thank You for the MechaPwn Team 😎🤘
I want to thank you sir. Thanks to you my original Xbox is softmodded. All 3 slims are and now can also play PSONE backups without modchip! Also softmodded my fat PS2 thanks to you. Seriously, thank you for all you do Mr. Mario.
So i figured it out if anyone wants to know how to still be able to play burned ps2 games that boot up right from the get go just like the ps1 games, u need free mcboot with fast boot on, and then u need a program called ps2 disc patcher, and patch your ps2 iso with it with the "master disc" option checked on. After patching, burn the game with imgburn at 4x or slower (recommended). Have your mcboot memory card in the console, pop the ps2 game in and turn it on... Boom! U can now play ps2 and ps1 burned games with the mechapwn.elf installed. Just dont do the force step when u initially install mechapwn hack.
How did you get PS1 backups working? I'm using CD-Rs on a 79001 Slim set to Debug with Force Unlock disabled and none of them are working.
I think it's impossible to do but I'm still holding out for a homebrew app to run that just let's you switch discs to play imports and burned games.
19:40 I was so excited seeing this game. Such a masterpiece!
I got a J 3500 and found your video in the search of region unlocking it. I guess it won't work but maybe I'll try to find some Japanese games for it. Great video. Very informative. 👍
FreeDVDBoot discs still work on 7500x and newer (unless you enable force unlock), according to the readme and my testing with a 77001 after converting to debug.
It also seems like you can revert a FMCB multi-install back to standard after using MechaPwn. (I don't like the idea of intentionally corrupting my memory card)
Also I really like how the installer has images for each model of PS2, for me it showed the barrel jack since my model has an external power supply
Endgame for me would be running PS1 games off a hard drive natively (not popsloader).
That'd be a dream come true. Pops is no bueno.
That'd be awesome, but consdering the IO processor of the PS2 doubles as the PS1 CPU in backwards compatibility, I'm not sure how that'd work...
I was trying so hard years ago (around 2005-ish) to get PS1 games to run from the internal HDD when I was running HDAdvance back in the day, but it just seemed impossible, I did however get PS2 games working in conjunction with Action Replay by essentially merging the games and the Action Replay disc together, t’was a fun time 😁
So does Popsloader/Popstarter not use the PS1 hardware on a PS2? Im not familiar with PS2 modding, tho am with other consoles (hard modding mostly)
Nah, I think it's should be ODE for PS2. This can do PS1 easily no emulation.
Thanks for the guide. Regarding "Force Unlock" and PS1 games, the legit titles from my region booted, only imports and copies did not work. Perhaps one day they'll allow you to boot PS2 discs without "Force Unlock" in the future.
Now that's some awesome stuff. So this is essentially something similar to FreeDVDBoot but for my SCPH-50004? If so , if i put it in Debug Mode - would i theorethically be able to use ProDG Target Manager in conjunction with a Network Adapter and HDD?
After forgetting about FMCB and doing MechaPwn first I broke my PS2 and I also selected yes on the Force unblock.
Luckily this video fixed my issues and gave me the correct procedure and it worked! Thanks so much!
Nice work!
Hi. I have EU 75004 with mbcoot 1.966. Just run Mecha form uelf, chose my model and patch. PSX Pal backups works fine, but it not run NTSC backups. It recognize disk as PS1 game, but display only black screen after select it from browser. Whats wrong?
Wotkaround - just change region to 75001. Dont know why, but my PAL PS2 75004 only fully work with burned games when set to 75001.
Had a question about playing the PS1 Backups, do .cue and .bins need to be burned into an .iso on a CD or DVD. Do you happen to have any videos on how to make a proper PS1 backup?
So if I get a PAL PS2 that is a 7500x or higher model. Can I play NTSC-U/NTSC-J backups on it?
Sure can
Thanks for your videos, they've been mighty awesome.
I have an issue though and not sure what the cause is since I have MechaPwn installed. Some games I put the disk in and the ps2 says "the disk could not be read."
Does this have anything to do with MechaPwn?
PS: I've played those disks before and not they're not being read.
This is amazing! I wonder if it could evolve into a PS2 softmod that can allow the system to play both PS1 and PS2 backups without having to go through the trouble of enabling or disabling the force unlock or patching the disk as master.
Right now it's great, we'll see what the future holds though 😀
You can! Read my comment i just put on this channel.
@@siahfishin5295???
amazing tutorial as always :)
We'll be golden once there work on earlier models, if it's even possible.
Love to use this on my SCPH-18000.
So what i am understanding is that before the MechaPwn install, the console was already homebrewed with Opentuna? So i need to homebrew it first and then do the MechaPwn, right?
this is one of the greatest things in the ps2 modding scene (after freedvdboot, but that's impossible to beat)
I used this to fix a 90001 that has a bad clone Infinity modchip; I could play all PS2, but PS1 was broken -- with MechaPwn I can now use all PS1 & PS2.
At that point if the chip is that bad I'd just remove it LOL
@@MrMario2011 works 100% for PS2. A lot of sellers sold these clones without soldering the rest of it.
I just recently started looking into this, but would it be possible to install a hard drive loader on a fat PS2 to play PS2 isos using freeMcboot and then use mechapwn just to play PS1 backups?
To experience users I'm sure this is an idiotic question, but I'm being 100% serious.
if you are changing the chip on the motherboard could you not run ps1 games from a hard drive or usb stick using a combination of freemcboot and mechapwn ?
Hey, I know I am commenting late but I have a question. If I were to install mechapwn onto a 50001 fat ps2 without force unlock, would I still be able to watch DVD videos? Thanks for all your great work
This video is the reason why I bought a 50001 on eBay with its warranty sticker in tact, but a stuck disc drive, hopefully an easy fix during my complete restoration of it. My day one 39001 doesn't work with any of my 3 multitaps, two used and one brand new.
In a way, the 50001 is like the ultimate version to get, with this mod, HDD compatibility, and quieter fan. I can't wait to receive it!
5000x can't be the ultimate without that firewire port - required by some games to play with 2 ps2s :P
I have never been more exited just by a title from a video alone lmao
It's hype!
AS EXPRECTED THIS SHIT IS WILD
I have the SCPH-77004 PAL console, I did everything by the video. I have a rare GT4 first preview demo disc which was only released in Japan. The browser sees the disc but upon starting it nothing happens, I get a black screen fro a few seconds then it goes back to the browser. I don't have any other game from a different region as of right now, but a NTSC-J GT3 is on it's way.
Amazing info, thank you.
Highly disappointed that no one is working on a variation of mechapwn for ps2 models under the 50000 series. It said on the developer page that no support is planned for lower models as well and I haven't seen anything anywhere that someone else might be working on a different one. Unfortunately I only have a 39000 series fat model so I guess im out of luck.
They're still cheap enough you could sell your fat and buy a slim. Even a slim that doesn't read discs is only ten bucks.
@@JesusSaves86AB that is true, however I bought the 39000 due to reading that the dvd drive is a bit more "robust" with a lower failure rate than other models (laser, drive tray) so I would rather keep it. Also I like that I have an internal harddrive functionality that that the slim models don't have (I know that the 50000 series are fats too and have the expansion bay for an internal harddrive). I would just buy another one but I already have too many game consoles as is! Lol. Unless there is a breakthrough with mechapwn down the road for my series, I will just stay with tonyhax to play ps1 back ups even though its a bit more involved.
the earlier models have a completely different mechacon which makes hacking them very difficult, if not downright impossible. the dragon mechacon in the newer consoles has an update mechanism which got hacked, the older mechacons don't have any of that however which means there really isn't a way in, i don't think any have even been dumped. on top of that it has a sony custom CPU in it which i don't think is documented anywhere, which doesn't help either.
Hey Mario, I bought a European slim (75004) and I want to use it only for my PS1 backups since the original discs are very scratched. I have games from multiple regions and I would like to know if there are any problems or anything I should know before jumping into the mod. In theory, I install mechapwn on the USA (or Europe?) DEX and all PS1 backups from all regions should work? Is there a timing problem or are they going at the speeds they should? Do PS1 memory cards work? Thank you very much for making this type of videos, there is no one who explains it like you do 👌
It's a good think I like the 5000x series because of booting ps1 antimod games with a modchip.
If only this was around in 2012, that being said I still prefer the modchips.
@@bierhoff6421 the mechacon is a little different with the 5000x series. Something changed that allowed for modchips to boot antimod ps1 games on a ps2 console.
For example if I attempted booting a antimod game such as Spyro 3 on a PS2 the backup would display the software Terminated screen even a legitimate disc with the modchip running say on a 39001 revision.
If I attempted the same, running a legitimate copy on a 50001 console it should load.
One little thing I've found is that the option for PSX Multidisc games must be toggled off.
I've tested that on Modbo 4.0 and Modbo 5.0 chips, I recently got some matrix infinity 2.0 clone chips where the points are in a line on both sides of the chip and no CX point.
Those are said to be more reliable clones of the original matrix infinity modchip.
I also have a matrix infinity green dot chip but I'd prefer to keep that sealed in its antistatic packaging.
Cheers!
I know I most likely use OPL on my PS2, but I'm kind of curious if it works while I have everything on my USB. I use FMCB.
Hey MrMario,
If I do this modification on my PAL SCPH-90004, so I can play NTSC games.
But the video mode will be NTSC 60Hz right? So I can't play it on my PAL CRT.
Or is there a mode to output PAL signal when running NTSC games?
Search for 'PS1VModeNeg'
ive done this and it worked 100% perfectly but the ps1 backup discs need to be PAL for me or they dont load further NTSC are seen by the system but the ps1 logo is not showing. but with pal games they boot and just work perfectly. its odd but ill take it as long as i can play region free games
after I change my 50002 pal to DTL-50002，all disc from different region can be read，but can not go into the game，keeps coming back to the browser screen！ any idea？
I have a FMCB memory card, but I have a lot of trouble getting some/more than a couple of backups to work (I'm unable to find out if it has to do with the backups or amount of backups.. Sometimes game A works. And B doesn't. And sometimes B works, sometimes A works).
Is it worth doing this mod if I have issues with playing backups using mu FMCB mem card. Would this mod be worth the trouble going through for me? Or wouldn't it improve playing backups from USB?
(Very old fat PAL PS2, unable to check the exact model number rn)
Hey man, I have SCPH-50000 NTSC/J you stated in the video Japanese Consoles could not work with MechaPwn, is this only for 70000 and earlier, or Japanese consoles on general ? Another question if i can actually install MechaPwn on my Japanese ps2 (SCPH-50000) for force unlock do i need opentuna ? And what is it for ? I already have freemcboot i can LaunchELF via the mc. Thanks in advance
Hi, I've accidentaly lost my nvm file, to which I don't have the backup. When I tried to restore back to SCPH-90004, it instead restored to DTH-90004 which i had previously (before restore DTH-90001). I tried setting it up multiple times, because the ps1 backups didn't work. Now freeDVDboot doesn't work at all too. Is there any way please to provide me the SCPH-90004 nvm file? I can't find a way to install dvd update for freeDVDboot to work, every tutorial shows how to do it with freemcboot, not funtuna. Thank you for any help!
Looks like my PS2 sitting in a Japanese warehouse I won needs to be shipped lol. Been putting it off, but soon...
this video was a godsend, thank you so much lol
You're welcome!
This is awesome, however I'd, like to know can this work with the PSX DVR model of PS 2 console?
So just to clarify:
This will not region unlock a PAL or NTSC-J PS2 if it’s a SCPH-70000 or lower? Therefore, I CAN region unlock both my PAL and NTSC-J SCPH-90000 consoles? Or any PAL/J console higher than a 70000?
This is fkn awesome work by the way. Exciting times ahead.
Hi, did you ever find the answer to this? I'm seeing some people say it worked on their 7000x series but the official FAQ says it shouldn't.
Really want to know if I should give it a shot or just go find a newer model first
I followed your tutorial and it worked great! Though, dummy me didn't realize that freedvdboot was what let me play burned games. is there an alternative to play burned games since mechapwn breaks freedvdboot?
Thank you for making this video. I can finally buy and play a legit copy of the PS2 port of the _Fist of the North Star_ fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sega because of you. *Adds video to Favorites*
Can you please elaborate on what you mean by "running through RGB scart" at 18:55? Will I not be able to use my component cables when running PAL games?
Region unlocking and backing up games is why I got me a PS2 to mod.
I am having issues with loading PS1 imports on my console. It loads JP and US ps2, and US ps1, but when it comes to JP ps1...it gives me the insert a playstation or playstation 2 format disc...is there something wrong that I did?
If I understood the limitations correctly the MechaPwn will NOT help me play original NTSC-J games on my PAL SCPH-70004 console?
IMPORTANT! I tried it July 2023 with the "Force Unlock, Mexico" Version and PS1 games did not start! You have to use the MechaPwn RC4, which is found among the previously named version in the Releases section. Once I arrived in the Retail-DEX->[your version] tab, I went with restore factory defaults and then keep current patches, although I do not know if the first one is really necessary. After that nothing visually changed in the system information but PS1 games loaded like a charm.
- Hey there, I'm about to go for this, and the only reason is because I want to be able to play burned copies of PS1 games I don't really care for region free. I have a PS2 SCPH-75001 and I'm confused with the warning message "Force unlock will break PS1 games" is this only talking about Force unlock, Mexico (Apr 5, 2021)? or is this also a thing for MechaPwn 3.0 Release Candidate 4 (RC4)? You know?
@denbarkco Hi, for your purpose, just use the latest RC. Force unlock is something you only want for PS2 backups. Force unlock is an option, not a necessity when applying MechaPwn. For playing PS1 burns, you don't want force unlock.
@@dmxf, I just did it! My PS1 backup copies are running flawlessly!
I'm having a problem where MechaPwn freezes on the title screen for me. I messed up the initial setup where I ran MechaPwn, but didn't run the install, and deleted the nvm.bin it generated. Now everytime I try to run MechaPwn, it freezes the moment I press X. Any help please?
I just bought a pink NTSC-J PS2, so you're saying that I cannot use this DEX version to play "imported" USA region games on it?? I bought it solely for region unlocking it
Have you thought to try DVD movies with the Force Unlock enabled? This homebrew sounds like a great feature and makes the PS2 essentially a Swiss army knife of games.
DVD Video playback would not work as I understand it, since debug units don't play DVD Video discs. That's why the FAQ cites that for FDVDB breaking.
@@MrMario2011 Right but that's also what the FAQ said about PS1 discs and look what happened.
@@MrMario2011 FreeDVDBoot still seems to work on 7500x and newer (it did for me after converting to debug). The issue here is that force unlock makes all discs appear as PS2 discs so the BIOS wouldn't launch the DVD player.
So I'm getting a memory card with freemcboot on it and in getting a PS2 as well which is the required version for mechapwn how would freemcboot use it without opentuna or do you need opentuna with it
How the hell did you get the backup to work? I've been trying for hours to produce backups of Persona 1 and 2 with no results using MechaPwn with force unlock disabled.
Will this allow me to play Pal PS2 games on a NTSC-J PS2 console? And is their a way to change the X & O inputs they behave like a Pal PS2 Console does?
Force unlock does not work on my slim to allow PS2 backups. Ulaunch Elf will not detect a disc.
That's pretty great I can live without Force Unlock and use FreeMcBoot for booting homebrews and PS2 back ups if that's possible. I know I could with the memory card but how about DVD back ups with FreeMcBoot?
With other software other then UHLE
How do you get such clean PS2 output? I have some high quality component cables and I still can't make it look as clean as you can.
It's because he is using direct RGB with SCART. That is higher quality than even component.
So if you have a 75xxx+ PS2 model you can instal this using only freeDVDboot?
Can I instal this only by having launchelf on a memory card?
I don't understand what exactly I need to have to instal this on an unmodified PS2.
While using this method to play backups and imported ps1 and ps2 games, are save towers (that appear duirng startup) created? You didnt have a memory card inserted during the demonstration so im wondering if it happens.
There should be but hey you can test it I haven't gotten the chance to do it yet but when I do I can let u know but still it's just save data there's no reason why it wouldn't
My only question ls since everything else was covered is does the memory card have to be modded as well? Does the USB drive have to always be left in? Or once everything is changed in bios can you take out the USB and just run it like normal operations?
Nothing has to be plugged in it will boot ps1 backups and ps2 backups but you need to apply master disc patch on ps2 games.
Hi MrMario , i tried MechaPwn on my SCPH-500004 EU and set region on DTL-500004 EU with FORCE UNLOCK ON... Ps2 games backup of any region and media works perfectly through PS2DISC of ulauncher but it work also with ESR apps without disc is patched (and work also patched disc) But I discover a method to boot PS1 disc with force unlock ON. I have Action Replay v2 (1.9) disc 2 for codes of ps1 games. When i put it on console , it detect into PS1 disc (is only disc that detect ps1 disc, i tried other original ps1 disc but detected all into ps2 disc) from osdsys and if i click icon i got black screen but if i swap the disc with other ps1 disc backup or original it show icon PS1 and load it! But only for PAL region disc... for other region i discover another trick . If i swap it with backup of AR2 PS1 disc 2.20 it will boot it and re-swap with other region games disc backup and load it! (with Y-pos issue).
I don't know why with this disc it detect it on PS1 disc but work! (disc in my psx has Sony computer INC. logo) I tried to burn this disc but it will detect as PS2 disc
this is my disc (english version) DISC 2 www.picclickimg.com/d/w1600/pict/393129496483_/PLAYSTATION-PS2-AR2-Action-Replay-2.jpg
With this trick i can boot all ps2 disc and all ps1 disc with swaps without to set different regions! :)
So not is exact: Every CD and DVD will be detected as a PS2 disc, meaning it breaks PS1 games!
My question and doubt is:
Anyone that have JAP/USA psx original disc can test if on PAL console with force unlock ON on DTL-europe flag , detect disc as PSX? thanks
(If anyone can try this, we know if it's only for my disc (AR2 psx) or is for all disc import original in PAL console. )
Checked everything from software, versions and everything, it's version 1.953 of free mcbooth but it won't load japanese imports (It shows a black screen, the disk is spinning but then it boots me back to the memory card menu.). Is it cause it ain't multi region? How can I check?
Im probably never going to use this but its super interesting. The ps2 hacking scene has been amazing lately
Truly!!!
@@MrMario2011 what will this mean for burned ps2 discs? I mean like if I burn and iso to a DVD-R or DVD+R. Would you ever make a tutorial if it were possible? P.S. Love your channel 😁
I have a Japanese console 50xx Sakura Edition, just changed in pal for the games in Italian, but it does not read the dvd and it goes into the browser, I press O to launch and it goes in loop with a Pal game, try Japanese game but I get the writing in red "incorrect format"
mmm to play pal games what should i do? thank you
Mr. Mario, for PS2 backups, say I was running fmcb and assign a hot key to that ps2disc in the misc file using fmcb configurator, for example L2. I boot up with the back up disc inserted while holding L2, wouldn't it boot into the back up?
Or does the disc have to be inserted after you launch uLE?
QUESTION: If you're only looking to play PS1 and PS2 backups, couldn't you just use MechaPwn for the PS1 playback and ESR to launch PS2 backups?
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How do you access ulaunchelf from the memory card? I accidentally changed the PS2 to ntsc-U and freemcboot disappeared.
SCPH-7700 to DTL-H77XXX isnt booting NTSC-U PS1 games (J console). Know why?
ps1 pal backups on ntsc console boot on some sort of odd ntsc50 or pal60 mode which cuts part of the screen so not perfect in that aspect
I had a similar issue, but I used GS Mode Switcher to essentially force the PS2 to use standard 50Hz PAL as the video mode and then boot into a PS1 game. A bit annoying, since you have to do that every single time you boot a PAL game, but it works.
Did I understand that right? I cant play region free when I have a Pal SCPH-70004 slim ps2?
Since i have a SCPH-70003 should i go with CEX (retail) instead?
Question because ps2 was backwards compatible with ps1 games. Does mean this mod will run with ps1 game in other regions.
Thanks for this video, recent updates seem to have introduced a number of enhancement, do you plan to do a follow-up video @MrMario2011 ?
26:27 - once the original PS2 disc reads, it verifies the game ID before swapping.
Hello if I use FunTuna is that have free mcboot 1.8 or 1.9 because your previous video for Funtuna showed free mcboot 1.8 do I have to update free mcboot to make it work ? I have a ps2 slim 9004
@MrMario2011 Is there a special way to burn ps1 games. I have bin/cue. I get a disc read error when trying to load backups. I have SCPH 50001 and use imageburn. Thanks!
Sir is your PS2 Modded by ModCHip like for sample MATRIX Infinity,,,because i am curious to do this Mechapwn...i have a PS2 Slim with Matrix Infinity but it cant read PS1 games....i can disable to modchip into stock unmodified PS2.....after this are you good to go?.. though in process where you need to unplug the power cord Matrix reverts back to modded version....can you give me some ideas sir or what guide or process do you think better to do...thanks in advance.....
Hey Mr. Mario - How did you get the NTSC-J PS1 game to read? I thought Mechapwn only worked for PS2 imports!
Well technically your changing the systems firmware, it will genuinely believe it is what you selected
I have a 79003 model slim ps2 and i cant seem to get mechapwn working. It freezes at waiting for usb drive in the beginning.
At writing used MechaPwn RC4 and the MENU HAS CHANGED somewhat. After Picking Retail, I chose USA Multi 7 from the new selections, After I chose Factory patches, after turning off and on the ps2 did not change under version number or anything. I thought it didn't work BUT popped in a ps1 Japanese disc and it WORKS! its very discreet now,
Yeah i noticed that too thats for easier and safer unlocking
I have a PAL SCPH-70003 PS2 Slim, if I'm understanding correctly does this mean even using this method with MechaPwn/FreeMcBoot it still won't allow me to play NTSC region games?
I'm pretty sure it won't work according to the FAQ, but I'm really new to this stuff
If so what would be my best option? Looking for another ps2 with a newer model #?
If anyone has had success with region unlocking a PAL console, please let me know how you managed it - I'd love to be able to start buying some NA exclusive games for my collection
This release is straight up nutty! Modchip is still king but not by much anymore. Being able to force NTSC for Pal games via the matrix menu and natively booting Ps2 backups is all it really has going over Mechapwn though. Ps1 backup support is probably better with Mechapwn though as sometimes Ps1 games fail to boot with Modbos (Clock sync issues I believe like an MM3 chip fail on OG Ps1s)
Yeah, my opinion right now is if you already have a modchip installed you don't need MechaPwn for that console. However if you don't have a chip in it, MechaPwn would be the way to go for most users.
@@MrMario2011 I tested this out on a 9000x Ps2 and it doesn't support Ps1 backups unfortunately. For People with 5000x and 700xx consoles this exploit is amazing. For later slims if you want ps1 backup support then modchip is the way to go. I'm kind of leaning on the ideal setup for this would be mechapwn on a 5000x or 7000x without dvd unlock and using freedvdboot games for Ps2 titles. With that setup you'd have everything booting natively.
@@ModzvilleUSA hey did you try that method and see if it works? I would love to be able to play backups of both ps1 and ps2 games on my 7000 series slim without having to mod it.
I dont completely understand: i cant use my pal slim model for this? Or i need a number higher then 7000?
will ps2 systems made after the 750xx series be able to use freedvdboot for this?
Latest mechapwn breaks FREEDVDBOOT support I believe...
I read something about the latest version making the PS2 read ALL discs as "PS2 discs". So DVD movies will no longer work.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Yes, it is mentioned on the original page, but changing the region code is ok
Unless you enable force unlock, DVD playback (and thus FreeDVDBoot) still works on 7500x and newer since the DVD player binary isn't region locked on those models.